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XUX 225Y

1998 Land Rover Forward Control

Green Petrol 3528cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

79,807 mi
Last recorded79,807 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 1998 Land Rover Forward Control64,156 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 225Y
MakeLand Rover
ModelForward Control
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,528cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 79,807 miles

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 79,798 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x3 (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 78,817 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 77,646 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2013 77,636 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 76,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 70,985 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 69,636 miles

Nearside Front Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Front Upper Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 67,191 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Forward Control?

Based on 1,688 MOT tests across 165 vehicles.

73.4%
Pass Rate
1,224
Miles/Year
57
Year Lifespan
165
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Brake pipe excessively corroded 56
Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 50
position lamp(s) not working 48
Stop lamp not working 37
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XUX 225Y is a 1998 Land Rover Forward Control in Green with a 3,528cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1998 Land Rover Forward Control models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.4% with a typical mileage of 64,156 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Forward Control fails its MOT is windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid, accounting for 64 recorded failures. If you're considering buying XUX 225Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Forward Control typically stays on UK roads for around 57 years. At 28 years old, this Land Rover Forward Control is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was XUX 225Y registered?

XUX 225Y is a 1998 Land Rover Forward Control, first registered on 1 November 1998.

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The MOT history for XUX 225Y shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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